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Puntarenas in May
The weather in May
In May, Puntarenas averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 295 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.
Days are 1.5° cooler than in April on average, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Puntarenas. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 17:54 local time, giving 12 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.
Why 39/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 57/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Puntarenas in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Puntarenas?
May scores 39/100 for Puntarenas, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 27 wet days.
How warm is Puntarenas in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Puntarenas in May?
Puntarenas receives about 295 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 27 days.
Can you swim in Puntarenas in May?
The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.